River searched after baby stroller reported tossed in

Divers search the Brandywine near 16th Street bridge. (Photo: Delaware Free News)
Divers search the Brandywine near 16th Street bridge. (Photo: Delaware Free News)

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (10/9/2015) A search of the Brandywine was launched this evening after someone reported seeing a baby stroller thrown off the 16th Street bridge into the river, according to reports from the scene.

The search began shortly after 7. The female reporting the incident didn’t know if a baby was in the stroller.

Wilmington Fire Department, Wilmington police dive team, New Castle County police dive team and Delaware State Police dive team and paramedics were on the scene.

The divers were working in 12 to 16 feet of water.